Join us for the 2015 CU Immigration Forum Retreat!

2015 C-U Immigration Forum Retreat

What: Help us to plan and execute programs 
for making Champaign-Urbana the most immigrant friendly community in Illinois.

Why: We can do it with your help!

When: Saturday, February 7th from 2pm to 5pm

Where: University YMCA,1001 S. Wright St, Champaign

(Corner of Wright & Chalmers)

Parking is available behind the building. Refreshments will be served.

2015 C-U Immigration Forum Retreat Agenda

February 7, 2-5 p.m. at the University YMCA

1001 S. Wright Street, Champaign, IL

(Corner of Wright & Chalmers)

2:00-2:30
Welcome & Introductions –Tom Garza
IF Retreat Overview-Megan Flowers

3:00-3:30
Working Groups-Breakout Session #1

3:30-4:00
Working Groups Breakout Session #2

4:00-4:45
Report Back & Large Group Discussion

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*Participants are encouraged to choose two working groups, on per breakout session. Please see below for each working group topic.

* Outreach to Immigrants - DACA/DAPA/Citizenship & more – Lucia Maldonado and Jack Wilkie

·       Current outreach strategies overview

·       Outreach to more immigrant groups

·       Program Logistics

·       Grant research

* Immigrant Friendly Community Initiative – Stacy Harwood and Ricardo Diaz

·       Welcoming CU designation, Welcome center

·       Forum with elected officials

·       CUIF immigrant friendly awards

·       Exploring strategies for groundwork with partners

* Aid to Unaccompanied Minors – Claire Szoke and Rebekah Niblock

·       How many are there – Urbana, Champaign, Rantoul

·       What do they need – drivers for immigration appointments (info sheet for potential drivers, how to recruit)

·       Fundraising – lawyer expenses, what else?

* IF Communications: Tom Garza and Megan Flowers

·       Newsletter, flyers, photos

·       Blog, Website, Facebook,

·       Farmers market

·       Giving talks to other organizations
·       Storytelling
·       Media Relations

       *IF Development: Stefany Loeza and Ben Mueller

·       Fundraising

·       Membership

·       Volunteer Recruitment
·       Donor Relations